Cost of Braces

The following table shows approximate fees for braces as of 1 July 2010.

	Traditional Metal Braces	Traditional Ceramic Braces	Clear Plastic Aligners	Lingual Braces
*Fees	$3500 - $6500	$3700 - $6900	$3700 - $6900	$5000 - $8900
Benefits	Least Cost Colours Available	Low Cost Less Visible	Moderate Cost Removable	Affordable Not Visible
Limitations	Visible Lip Distortion	Somewhat Visible Lip Distortion	Somewhat Visible High Maintenance Minor Tooth Movement No Bite Correction
Description	Traditional Braces are silver and are attached to the outside of the teeth.	Traditional Ceramic Braces are clear and are attached to the outside of the teeth.	Clear Plastic Aligners are less visible than metal, but more than lingual. The patient must remove the appliance and clean whenever eating and drinking. This type appliance does have limitations.	Lingual Braces are silver and attached behind the teeth and not visible at all to anyone except the patient and orthodontist!

 

*Will be less for partial, and more for complicated or surgical treatment. Every case is unique. Treatment methods & procedures, appliances, time and cost will be explained to patients at their first visit. Interest-free payment plans are available.

 

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